Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Picture Frame from Japan
An ornamental picture frame constructed from fired ceramic tiles with hand-painted decorative motifs, shaped and fired per Chapter 69 standards. It qualifies for HTS 6913.90.20.00 as 'other ornamental ceramic articles of ceramic tile,' not a functional frame material under other chapters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab test results for water absorption if borderline stoneware/earthenware to confirm ceramic tile status
• Avoid marketing as 'tile for framing' to prevent 6907 misclassification
• Declare as fully fired ornamental to comply with chapter notes